Oct. 10, 2024: Remembering Dikembe Mutombo; Reimagining Crested Butte
He came to the United States with the dream of becoming a doctor — instead, Dikembe Mutombo became a basketball star in Denver and around the world. But he always maintained his desire to help. Then, Colorado’s longest-running mining fight is over; locals in Crested Butte celebrated after securing permanent protections for Mt. Emmons, and now they turn to tackling affordable housing. Also, rediscovering Denver’s Manhattan Beach, and the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble.
These Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico national park sites brought millions of dollars to the region last year
About 114,000 people visited the National Park Service’s High Plains Group during 2023. The grouping includes Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico, along with Bent’s Old Fort, Sand Creek Massacre and Amache National Historic Sites in southeastern Colorado.
Remembering Dikembe Mutombo, an inspiration on and off the basketball court
Dikembe Mutombo was more than a Hall of Fame basketball player; he was a humanitarian who loved helping other. He died September 30, 2024 at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer. We reflect on his life and impact on and off the court, including as a star player for the Denver Nuggets.
A major solar storm is about to hit Earth. It could mean a big light show for Colorado
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder has issued a rare warning that power grids, satellite companies and telecommunications systems should brace for possible disruptions.
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 10 – 13: Día de Muertos celebrations, haunted houses and more
From classical music to analog photography, and from haunted houses to Día de Muertos celebrations, there is a rich assortment of experiences from which to choose this weekend.
Proposition KK: New excise tax on gun and ammunition sales, explained
Prop. KK would levy a new 6.5 percent excise tax on gunsellers for all sales of ammunition, firearms and gun parts. The money would fund programs for crime victims and behavioral health support for veterans and youth.
Small Colorado newspapers serving immigrant and diasporic communities form collective to share resources
Serving Colorado’s African, Asian and Hispanic readers, they fill a niche larger publications don’t.
Molly Brown’s summer house gradually comes back to life, first with a café
“I ain’t down yet,” goes one of the songs in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” musical.
Appeals court rejects lawsuit, says northern Colorado reservoir project can move forward
The Colorado Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit from environmentalists last week that sought to force Larimer County to reevaluate a massive northern Colorado water project, which would eventually supply […]
Survey: Colorado teens use social media more and at a younger age
The survey is conducted every two years by Rise Above Colorado, a statewide youth-focused organization.
Louisville launches the nation’s first EV garbage and recycling fleet
The fleet of four battery-powered trucks started roaming the city’s neighborhoods on Oct. 1.
CPR Classical Presents: Spooktacular at the Colorado Symphony
Barbie versus Taylor Swift. Deadpool versus Beetlejuice. These are the costume dilemmas for 2024!
Oct. 9, 2024: Space Force, defense spending and the deficit – meet the candidates vying for CD5
Voters in the state’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Colorado Springs, have something on the ballot they haven’t seen since 2006 — an open Congressional seat. Today, we hear from the major party candidates: Republican Jeff Crank, a former political consultant and talk radio host; and Democrat River Gassen, a science lecturer and graduate research assistant at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, who is a political newcomer.
Watermelon-colored gemstone sale marks end of era for Colorado’s Sweet Home Mine
Auctioneers says the rhodochrosite could fetch up to $20,000 when it goes up for sale later this month.
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at home in Thornton
Police say two officers were also shot, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
